CPAR 1.2 (ELEMENTS OF ART) Flashcards
in visual arts can be
defined as a void, an
emptiness which can be
positive of negative
space
the actual objects within the art work
positive space
is the area around the objects. it is the background
negative space
It is the extension of a point, a short
or long mark drawn or carved in
the surface
line
the degree of lightness and darkness of a color
value
seem to be reaching, so they may see
inspirational like tall majestic trees
vertical line
is generally restful like the
horizon, where the sky meets
the land
horizontal line
tend to be disturbing. They are suggest
decay or chaos like lightening or falling trees
diagonal line
When the end of the line meet,
they form a
shaoes and form
have smooth even edges and are measurable
geometric shape
have more complicated edges and are usually found in nature
organic shapes
- is the surface of an artwork
- can be a actual or tactile, meaning it can really be felt by touch
- or it can be simulated or illusory, which means it can only be seen, not felt
texture
- most striking art element that catches the eye
- creates a mood or tone
color